- The problem
- On certain trucks equipped with hydraulic brakes, there may be a defect in the anchor bolt of some bosch model #305 parking brake assemblies. A different coating was applied to the bolt which did not meet paccar specifications. This could reduce the fatigue life of the bolt and lead to premature failure.
- The risk
- If this bolt were to fail, the truck could roll away while parked without warning, which could result in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the parking brake assembly and replace the defective bolts free of charge. Peterbilt's recall began on november 4, 2005; and kenworth began on november 4, 2005. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440 or peterbilt at 1-940-591-4201.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Peterbilt 335 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Peterbilt 335 with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 2005 for the hydraulic. For comparison, the 2006 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical 335 year, for its age
#440 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Peterbilt 335 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2005 Peterbilt 335 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2005 Peterbilt 335
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 peterbilt 335 rollback wrecker. The contact was performing repairs on the vehicle and detected the firewall in the radiator reservoir was cracked. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician stated the owner would be responsible for the repair cost. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact was displeased to know that there was not a free service repair offered by the dealer for the defect. The failure mileage was 400,000. The vin was unavailable.
Peterbilt 335: every year compared
All 335 years2005 Peterbilt 335 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Peterbilt 335 | 1 | 1 | B | |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | 7 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Peterbilt 387 | 2 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Peterbilt 386 | 1 | 4 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2005 Peterbilt 335
Does the 2005 Peterbilt 335 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Peterbilt 335: hydraulic (September 2005). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Peterbilt 335?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2005 Peterbilt 335 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 4, 2010 and the latest on June 4, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2005 Peterbilt 335 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 70 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Peterbilt 335 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Peterbilt 335 years have the most complaints?
2009 (2), 2005 (1), 2006 (1). See every Peterbilt 335 year compared.
What should I do if my 2005 Peterbilt 335 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data